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10 Best Movies Like The Kid

If you loved The Kid, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man

Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet the Invisible Man

1951★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Kid for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

As novice detectives, Bud and Lou come face to face with the Invisible Man....

#2
Bad

Bad

2007★ 8.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Kid for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

This film puts you inside the head of a dyslexic child trying to get through the 5th grade in the 1970's....

#3
Fantozzi Retires

Fantozzi Retires

1988★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Kid for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After thirty years in the big corporation, Ugo Fantozzi retires. Suddenly, he needs things to do in everyday life and he tries a number of activities: helping Pina shopping; babysi...

#4
Baby's Meal

Baby's Meal

1895★ 5.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Kid for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A father, a mother and a baby are sitting at a table, on a patio outside. Dad is feeding Baby her lunch, while Mum is serving tea....

#5
The Quack

The Quack

1982★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Kid for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A famous surgeon is beaten by drunken bullies, loses his memory and cannot recollect who he was before. He gets to a village, lives in a not so well to do family and becomes the Qu...

#6
Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies

Wishmaster 2: Evil Never Dies

1999★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Kid for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

During a failed art heist, the Djinn is once again liberated. This time, to complete the 1001 wishes that he needs before the final 3, he lets himself go to prison, where he starts...